What you’ll get to do

Application process

Application deadline is June 15, 2018

Selected applicants interview with appointment committee during last two weeks of June

Announcements last week of June

Appointment process

A committee of local community organizers will oversee the appointment process. This may be outgoing Open Seattle lead organizers, leaders of partner community organizations, or members of the board of the non-profit that fiscally sponsors Open Seattle.

Applications are reviewed and applicants are interviewed in the first two weeks of December.

FAQ about becoming a lead organizer

Do I need to have prior experience working with Open Seattle?

No, prior experience with Open Seattle is not required.

Do I need to write code?

No, most of the responsibilities of a lead organizer do not include writing code.

How many hours per month are required?

There aren’t strict requirements. You’ll need to attend monthly events, and most work can happen whenever you have time throughout each week. A rough estimate might be 10-12 hours per month.

Is this a paid position?

No, Open Seattle is run completely by volunteers. Because it’s a volunteer position, there’s a lot of flexibility about when and where you complete your work.

Other questions?

Email us at hi@openseattle.org!

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All participants in Open Seattle events and activities, including our Slack group, GitHub issues and other forums, must follow our Code of Conduct. Read it at openseattle.org/conduct.

Open Seattle is a multi-disciplinary group working together to improve our communities through civic technology.